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The only way to get rid of my fears is to make films about them. ~ Alfred Hitchcock

US man says he killed 48 people

Jul 28, 2006 by Mike Browne in Downers | 1 Comment
BBC NEWS | Americas | US man says he killed 48 people

Last name Browne? Not a relative I hope. Eek!

Spock's Pad

Jul 22, 2006 by Mike Browne in Video | Add comment

Thanks Carol. That's some funny stuff.

Keep it on the chips!

Jackass 2 The Movie and Nacho Libre

Jul 16, 2006 by Mike Browne in Movies and TV | 2 Comments
Look what I got in the mail from Paramount Pictures:


It's a DVD trailer of Jackass 2 The Movie, which is is on it's way this fall with all your favourite characters. The bad boys are back to make us laugh at their sometimes painful (both to the performer and the viewer) stunts and assinine antics. I love that they've called it simply "number two". Check out the Jackass 2 Official Site to view the trailer and some clips for yourself.

Paramount did send me some cool Nacho Libré stuff prior to the release of that flick with Jack Black, but I was too busy working to post at the time. They even sent me a cool assed Nacho Libré bobblehead:


I got some other shwag too as well as trailers and sound bites. I'll post more about Nacho later. I'm hearing good things about Nacho too i.e the sense of humour is right up my twisted little alley. I must see it. Olé!

Where the Hell is Matt?

Jul 16, 2006 by Mike Browne in Video | 2 Comments

What a great video. I must say I'm very envious of Matt's being able to dance in all those locales around the world. Learn more at: Where the Hell is Matt?

Thanks Matt.

Rembrandt would be 400 today...

Jul 15, 2006 by Mike Browne in Art and Design | 1 Comment
Check out the website celebrating the Dutch artist's life and work:
Rembrandt 400

Today at work ...

Jul 12, 2006 by Mike Browne in Filmmaking | Add comment
I met the director (called notorious by some) Uwe Boll. Shook his hand and introduced myself as his movie, Seed, was doing a tech survey at Riverview where we were shooting. He seems like a nice enough fellow. I saw him walking his two dogs on the hospital campus later on.

Mais pourquois, Zidane?

Jul 10, 2006 by Mike Browne in Hmmmmmm | 3 Comments
The head butt...



zidane - the game

What may have caused the headbutt? Check out this blurb from the Zidane entry on the WikiPedia site:

World Cup Final

Zinedine Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi during the 2006 World Cup Final (animated image, video, alternate video, front angle video)On July 9, 2006, Zidane became one of only four footballers to achieve the feat of scoring in two different World Cup final matches (he scored twice in the 1998 FIFA World Cup final), sharing the honour with Pelé, Paul Breitner, and Vavá. He scored in the seventh minute from the penalty spot. He nearly headed in the ball during the first period of extra time but it was saved by Gianluigi Buffon.

He was sent off for violent conduct after headbutting Italy's goalscorer, Marco Materazzi, in the chest in the 110th minute. The game ended in a 1-1 draw and Italy won the championship after a penalty kick shootout.

Since both players refused to comment on the incident, there are various allegations about what led to Zidane's violent outburst. His agent, Alain Migliaccio has claimed that a "very serious" comment by Materazzi provoked the attack.[7] Reportedly, the deaf forensic lip-reader Jessica Rees was employed to analyze the video sequences with the help of an Italian translator. According to these reports, Materazzi spoke in Italian - a language understood by Zidane due to his time spent with Juventus F.C. - and first told him: "Hold on, wait, that one's not for a nigger like you." As the players walked forward, Materazzi allegedly said: "We all know you are the son of a terrorist whore." Then, just before the headbutt, he was seen saying: "So just fuck off." [8] [9] According to Brazilian TV Rede Globo, a lip-reader claimed that Materazzi called Zidane's sister a prostitute two times.[10] Earlier claims about Materazzi calling his opponent player himself a "dirty terrorist" have already been denied by Materazzi, who reportedly said: "It is absolutely not true, I did not call him a terrorist. I'm ignorant. I don't even know what the word means." [11][12]

On July 10, 2006, Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball for the best player in the 2006 World Cup. The winner was selected by a poll of journalists covering the tournament; Zidane polled 2012 points, ahead of Fabio Cannavaro, who polled 1977 points. Most votes were cast during half-time of the final match; voting closed that night at midnight.[13][14]


Enron founder Ken Lay dead of heart attack

Jul 05, 2006 by Mike Browne in Hmmmmmm | 2 Comments
Enron founder Ken Lay dead of heart attack | Reuters.com

Well there's a way to avoid paying for being a thieving dirtbag. Just drop dead and pay no fines or do no prison time. They should stick his corpse in a fridge and put it in prison for ten years anyway. Let his family view the fridge through leaded glass.

Italy is in the final...

Jul 04, 2006 by Mike Browne in Video | 1 Comment
I'm alive and Italy is in the final of the World Cup. What better way to congratulate the Italians on their win than with some humour. Poor taste or not these made me laugh.

First the Flintsones and Raging Fred... (beware the language)


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